This olive wood risotto spoon is specially designed for making risotto. Stir the rice and some passes through the hole thus making a smoother and more flowing action. Patterned by the natural grain of olive wood it is absolutely stunning. Olive wood has a high natural oil content so is perfect for use as a cooking utensil – it is heat resistant, won’t stain or disintegrate with cooking and won’t damage a non-stick pan. Maintenance of your olive wood spoons: Olive wood will last a lifetime if it is properly looked after. To keep your olive wood products looking their best please follow this advice: Hand wash only, not suitable for dishwashers. Occasionally coat with olive oil to prevent the wood from drying out. Do not leave soaking in water or exposed to heat or sunshine.